Converting color slides to digital
Mar 25, 2015 12:11:20 #
jcboy3 wrote:
Read this article:
http://www.scantips.com/es-1.html
I've used this setup with Nikon and Olympus cameras to transfer slides; it's quick and effective.
http://www.scantips.com/es-1.html
I've used this setup with Nikon and Olympus cameras to transfer slides; it's quick and effective.
Extension tubes are a pain. Using a 50 or 60mm enlarging lens on a bellows unit may be simpler... If you have a macro lens, a bellows that takes your camera lens would work fine, too.
Mar 25, 2015 12:15:08 #
gpeters25
Loc: Corpus Christi, TX 78418
You should look into a Wolverine 4 in 1 F2D-Super. I have one and it works very well. I have scanned slides as well as color negatives. This scanner is available at B&H Photo and Amazon. It has a relatively high sensor and my results were great. It will also allow you to scan B&W 35mm negatives.
Mar 25, 2015 13:08:00 #
Mar 25, 2015 13:32:31 #
bgl
Loc: Brooklyn,New York
fergi wrote:
We've recently inherited literally hundreds of color slides from my late uncle and it's proving to be too expensive to have them scanned by the local photography store. I have a Nikon D200 with a AF-S MICRO NIKKOR 105mm 1:2.8G ED lens (and others) and am wondering if there is some kind of fixture that might allow me to digitize them photographically using my camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
this may be your answer:
http://www.scantips.com/es-1.html
Mar 25, 2015 16:10:07 #
I described and pictured my setup on http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-71086-1.html
See the third reply.
See the third reply.
Mar 25, 2015 16:30:27 #
DaveMM wrote:
I described and pictured my setup on http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-71086-1.html
See the third reply.
See the third reply.
Yes, I feel that the quality of a digital copy using your camera is superior to anything you can get done professionally. You can auto-bracket the shots and keep the best. Unless your original transparencies were well-exposed within the 1/2 stop recommended you may find this to be a necessary step.
Your DIY project allows repetition. A copy stand on a light table also works.
Mar 25, 2015 16:53:05 #
Mar 25, 2015 16:54:41 #
BBurns wrote:
Costco - 29¢ per slide.
What resolution does Costco scan at?
Mar 25, 2015 17:14:49 #
They send all slides to Yes Video. I called them and they said they scan all 35mm slides at 2000dpi.
Mar 25, 2015 17:39:12 #
These are a couple pictures from slides using the Wolverine. I'm not professional by a long shot, but I am satisfied with them.
Mar 25, 2015 19:35:44 #
hj
Loc: Florida
We enjoyed using our wolverine after a less than satisfying experience with ScanCafe. Sold it on eBay when we were through. I honestly believe a wolverine would satisfy many, many people who would first be tempted to disregard it simply because it does a scan in 5 seconds each.
retired2014 wrote:
These are a couple pictures from slides using the Wolverine. I'm not professional by a long shot, but I am satisfied with them.
Mar 25, 2015 20:22:20 #
BBurns wrote:
They send all slides to Yes Video. I called them and they said they scan all 35mm slides at 2000dpi.
Thanks. That is a great deal-- but I'll probably continue to do my own. If they had a higher resolution option, I'd give them a shot .
Mar 25, 2015 21:09:24 #
I retired all of my Canon FD gear a few years ago. I kept my 50mm Macro and Auto-Bellows/slide copier. I mount my 5D MkII with an adapter which gives me a 21mp slide copier.
I do this only for my really good shots. Grandpa doesnt care if all of the half blurry shots of the grandkids have less resolution.
I do this only for my really good shots. Grandpa doesnt care if all of the half blurry shots of the grandkids have less resolution.
Mar 26, 2015 03:17:38 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I mentioned in the original article that I saved the photographed slides in RAW. I was reminded by Retired2014's reply that this allows you to remove the extra high contrast inherent in most slides. That high contrast was great in a projected slide but not for display on a computer screen or for printing. It is, of course, also great for tweaking exposure and white balance.Yes, I feel that the quality of a digital copy using your camera is superior to anything you can get done professionally. You can auto-bracket the shots and keep the best. Unless your original transparencies were well-exposed within the 1/2 stop recommended you may find this to be a necessary step.
Your DIY project allows repetition. A copy stand on a light table also works.
Your DIY project allows repetition. A copy stand on a light table also works.
Mar 26, 2015 07:26:37 #
Go to ScanCafe.com They did all of mine perfectly.
Takes awhile.
Takes awhile.
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